PSYC116 CM - The Psychology of Child, Family and Work

Emphasizes the psychological impact of changing societal influences on children and family structure. Reviews the empirical literature on the impact of current changes and crises in several domains including: school systems, the workplace, child care, and medical services. Main issues identified and debated to generate potential solutions and potential changes in public policies regarding: economic and work related factors, the impact of technological and medical advances, trends in the educational system, and current social crises.

Prerequisite: One lower-division psychology course and one course in statistics

Offered: Occasionally

Credit: 1

Course Number: PSYC116 CM